Chapter 6
Zachary's naive yet blunt words pierced my heart like a needle.
In his moment of illness and vulnerability, he was still thinking of the woman who had caused him to become sick.
I looked down at him.
He was clearly exhausted after his stomachache, as he had fallen asleep again after saying that.
Steven must have heard Zachary's words, too. He took my hand. "Honey."
I felt no inclination to respond. I instinctively wanted to pull away.
However, Steven tightened his grip, not allowing me to withdraw. "Today was just an accident. Mom acted without consulting us, and Zachary was sick. He didn't mean what he said."
"I can understand him," I replied, holding Zachary as I started to walk toward the exit. "He likes Jessica now. Of course, he's going to think she's wonderful."
After a pause, I continued, "Since I banned him from contacting her, his resistance will be strong at first. But Zachary isn't a bad kid. I'll guide him back to understanding who truly cares for him. "But I hope you can keep your word. I can overlook today's incident as a mistake, but I don't want there to be a next time."
As I spoke, I stopped.
Fearing I would tire myself, Steven took Zachary from my arms. "I promise that I'll do better, honey."
I looked at the sleeping child in Steven's arms and fell silent.
...
Steven parked the car when we arrived home. Seeing Zachary peacefully asleep, I didn't want to wake him up.
Just as I was about to carry him inside, Steven was already standing by the passenger door. His voice was soft as he said, "I'll do it."
Then, he effortlessly lifted Zachary with one hand while extending the other toward me.
aback, I looked
his tall frame and handsome features, making him seem almost like a celestial being. "Let's
hand and stepping out
Steven gently placed
of warm water to his room. Steven helped by removing Zachary's clothes and wringing out a washcloth
I finished drying him off and dressed him in his pajamas.
into
at the edge of the bed,
and lashed out before I could even respond calmly. The only times we seemed to coexist peacefully were when he was asleep. "Honey." Steven
my arms around his neck and stared at his profile with curiosity.
with his elbow and closed Zachary's bedroom door. "Do you remember what we said before heading to the
what happened before going to the hospital.
about how Jessica was already causing trouble for Zachary even before Steven and I had divorced. What would
our family fall apart for Zachary's
these thoughts. I struggled to remember what had happened before going to
closed the bedroom door. He cradled my face and brushed his lips against mine
tone of intimacy that heightened the night's
tone was playful as
but I wasn't about to let him win. "Hmm...
Steven's eyes, my
sheets. My cheeks, flushed from our kiss, glowed with a vibrant charm. Steven swallowed hard. "Then,
...
toll of the day, compounded by exhaustion that
admitted to the hospital due
rise early and prepare breakfast
soothe his stomach, so I specifically used a pot to make the oatmeal softer and more mushy. I started by boiling water on high heat, then switched to low to let
home, I quickly cleaned and chopped everything. I only started cooking when it was around Zachary's
sautéed vegetables,
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